Best title to a blog post…ever! The woman behind Tales of a Kitchen Witch put together this Google Doodle to support World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7, 2012. Here’s the thing. You can put a little action behind your words of encouragement and support. From Google: How can Google users/the public submit ideas for doodles? The doodle team is always excited…
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Formula Companies Push Breastfeeding Mothers to Fail
“This was from a bag that was given to me at the hospital after giving birth. At first glance I actually thought it was an alternative to the usual formula bag they give. Hah. Nope. It was a cute bag filled with a can of formula, coupons, a little freezer bag for breast milk storage (cool!). I feel like it…
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Fun Breastfeeding Picture
This was shared in our Birth Without Fear Support group tonight. It made me smile after a long day. I’d share it on FB, but it would be removed, so I will share it with you here (with mama’s permission). This is Linda’s son at 12 months and it just screams ADORABLE! Have your little ones put themselves into any…
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A Surrogate’s Experience
“I was a surrogate and the delivery was at home. Her mama and I cross nursed for a couple days (so yeah the nursing photo is me nursing a baby that isn’t mine) and I now pump and donate (albeit not for my surrobaby).” ~Kristina A surrogate home birth… Surrogate mother nursing her surrogate baby… Bio Parents meeting their precious…
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Babywearing and Breastfeeding
When I had my 2nd child, I would have never been able to tend to his (high) needs and chase my 21 month old around the house, if it wasn’t for babywearing. At the time I used a Maya ring sling. Not only that, but he became a much calmer baby when I wore him on me. With my 3rd…
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What’s For Dinner?
Andrea sent this picture in of her little one. She says, “Here’s my babe examining her stash and wondering, “Hmmm…what’s for dinner?” From the CDC website: “The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that breastfeeding continue for at least 12 months, and thereafter for as long as mother and baby desire. The World Health Organization recommends continued breastfeeding up to…
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The Diversity of ‘Birth Without Fear’ Pregnant and Birthing Women
I have received comments on this post and this one stating that I am intentionally not showing diversity in women and families. First, let me say that I would never do that. I love diversity! Second, I think it’s judgmental to assume that the pictures/women are not diverse! Just because someone is has light skin, doesn’t mean they are caucasian.…
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Milk Sharing: A Toddler Still Breastfed by Others
It sounds like crazy talk, right? I’m sure some people do think it’s crazy, and that’s okay. Heck, some people think it’s “crazy” to nurse a baby for over a year even when it is the mother who is nursing the child… Well, I’m here to tell you that I don’t. I’m also here to tell you how I do…
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2 Pictures Representing Affirmations, Support and Breastfeeding in a Hospital Birth
“We brought this quote to hang in the delivery room as a little reminder. My husband took this picture as I was nearing delivery and I love the message and that you can see the reflection of 3 amazing women that surrounded and supported me every step of the way; my wonderful mother and 2 doulas!” ~Valery